Volunteer

The Wendt Center relies heavily on the generous contributions of volunteers! Volunteer opportunities, needs and announcements are communicated through our volunteer email group. To join this group, or for general questions concerning volunteering at the Wendt Center, contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Kim Green, at 202-204-5031 or email kgreen@wendtcenter.org. Please note that for all volunteer opportunities involving children or clients, we require a recent background check on file. As a non-profit, we try to use our funds in the best way possible to meet our client needs, so we ask that volunteers pay $45 for their background check, or provide proof of a recent background check that meets Wendt Center standards.

Join our “Lights of Hope” Team

The Lights of Hope Program provides candlelight vigils to families in the Washington Metropolitan area regardless of the cause of death. Volunteers assemble special kits, known as vigil boxes, which provide grieving families with everything they need to perform a vigil. Click here to learn more about the Lights of Hope Program.

Admin Assistance and Office Work

Volunteers have regular opportunities to provide administrative support at the center. Volunteers assimilate various brochures, pamphlets, training materials, marketing packages and clinical files that are distributed at the Center’s NW and SE offices.

Grief Groups

Volunteers assist clinicians with child, teen and adult groups at main and satellite offices.

Through our “Resilient Scholars” program, volunteers assist with onsite trauma based support groups for elementary, middle and high school students.

Volunteers with clinical licensure or a mental health degree may have the opportunity to lead groups themselves.

Program Support

Provide administrative assistance in the office, including phones, mailings, etc.